Orange alert issued for dense fog in Punjab and Haryana for next two days

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for dense fog in Punjab and Haryana for the next two days. This follows a fortnight of severe fog, causing significant disruptions to daily life and transport. Train services at Ambala Cantonment are severely affected, with delays ranging from 30 minutes to 17 hours. Passengers are struggling with the cold as they wait for rescheduled trains, while road travel is also challenging due to low visibility. Cold weather persists, with temperatures dropping to 3.8 degrees Celsius in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Light rain has been reported in parts of Haryana, adding to the harsh conditions.